2488.16 - Framkoman av føroyskum politikki

2488.16

Framkoman av føroyskum politikki

10

Bachelor in History, Social Studies and Planning, Politics and Administration or equivalent qualifications

The purpose of the course is to provide the students with a theoretical, methodological and empirical basis for further studies in History

This course is an off-spring of research in the political history of the Faroe Islands. The aim and content of the course will give the students an understanding of the emergence and development of Faroese politics in the first half of the 20th century. Students will be introduced to a variety of historical material and the latest research on the topic. Through work with historical material and contemporary cases, students will also discuss implications of this period on contemporary political discourse and the role political history plays for contemporary Faroese politics. The early 20th century saw the emergence of the major political institutions and dimensions, such as independent-versus-unionist and right-versus-left. These developments were reactions to changes in international relations, in particular the Great War and the Second World War, which affected the relations between Denmark and the Faroe Islands. It was in this context that the political institutions and the polarisation of Faroese politics emerged. The course will give the student a contextual and historical understanding of these developments in the Faroe Islands.

Combination of lectures, thematic seminars and essay writing. Compulsory writing of synopsis, either as individual or group essays, based on a theme decided by the lecturer responsible of the course.

 The student should be able to:  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the major developments in the political history of the Faroe Islands in the relevant period from around 1900 to 1950ies.  Apply theoretical concepts, historical method and source-critical approaches in historical science on selected material on the subject  Formulate and communicate an advanced understanding of the major developments on the political history of the Faroe Islands  Elucidate the key roles of different comparative (Nordic – International) perspectives on the development of Faroese politics.  Make reflexive choices between different theories and theoretical approaches and their practical purpose in understanding the development of the political history of the Faroe Islands  Identify and define concrete problems and methods in studies of history, relevant for advanced the understanding of modern Faroese politics.  Understand and analyse institutional and organizational change and the effect of such changes on political development  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of modern nationalistic theory

Oral exam with bases in a written assignment (approximately 6 pages), which will be discussed, contextualized and elaborated during the exam in relation to learning outcomes and the course litterature

Uttanhýsis

7-talsstigin

Bibliography will be available at the Department.